Make Delicious Appalachian Pone Bread (Skillet, Biscuit Bread) - A Flour-Based Recipe

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal is more nutritious, while polenta can be a budget-friendly alternative.

fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Mix 2 and 1/2 cups self-rising flour and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl.

Cut 1/2 stick of butter and add it to the dry mixture along with 1/4 cup lard.

Use a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.

Add 1 cup of buttermilk gradually, mixing until a doughy consistency is achieved.

Pull the preheated skillet from the oven and pour the batter into it, spreading evenly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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